Hokitika Activity Guide

Discover the Beauty of Jade. Free interactive, educational guided tours daily at 10.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. See Jade from its natural state to the magnificently carved finished product. Meet some of New Zealand's most talented Jade carvers at work. View our extensive range of original sculptgures and jewellery Open 8am-6pm October-April and 8.30am-5pm May-September

An exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants. Experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy along a steel platform 20m high and over 450m long. Hokitika tower is 40m above the forest floor.

Scenic flights from West Coast airports to Aoraki/Mt Cook and Glaciers, Milford Sound and other spectacular West Coast destinations. Friendly, personal service with informed flight commentaries. Satisfaction guaranteed. Bookings preferred.

Our Hokitika Base on the West Coast offers something for everyone. Choose to fly around the awe inspiring Southern Alps or glide over Lake Kaniere, one of the most beautiful lakes in New Zealand. You might even like to fly along the coast to circle Lake Mahinapua. Combined with specialised kayaking and fishing trips, the choices are endless and you are sure to return with a smile on your face and a story to tell for weeks!

A regional museum located in the historic Carnegie Building, Hokitika Museum’s audio-visual provides a great introduction to the West Coast while exhibitions tell stories of tangata whenua, the gold-rush and the development of Westland. There are also special exhibitions, a giant Meccano dredge, a quiz for kids and more!

Opposite New World Supermarket, Tancred St, Hokitika. Guaranteed viewing of Kiwi in their nocturnal house. Come and find New Zealand’s living dinosaur, the Tuatara. Discover West Coast creatures like whitebait, crayfish and many more. Participate in our Giant eel feedings at 10am, 12 noon & 3pm. The perfect all-weather activity suitable for all ages. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm.

Home of New Zealand’s largest gold nugget, “The Honourable Roddy”. Historic walks and displays. Pan for gold with Ross gravels. Local arts and crafts. All weather activity options. History Room with Audio Visual and Working Models. Gold Nugget Jewellery.

Beautiful refurbished Art Deco Theatre and Milk Bar. See all the latest movies on the Big Screen with latest digital projection technology, 3D and surround sound. Check hokitikaregent.com for film showings, live shows, other events and online bookings.

An all weather working heritage attraction. Legendary stories of pioneer West Coasters are celebrated and early industrial technology is showcased through a fantastic range of exhibits, interactive activities in a recreated 1900’s village born of the gold rush era. Steam Train rides, Gold Panning and Old Time Photos are just some of the activities available.